Face Angle @ Top

What is Face Angle @ Top?

This parameter measures your face angle at the top of the backswing.  It is measured in degrees below horizontal, instead of open or closed, because a neutral face angle at top (one that is neither open nor closed) depends on the body and will change from golfer-to-golfer and swing-to-swing.  In other words, 0° is not a good Face Angle @ Top to have - in fact, it would be a very closed club face.

What Should Face Angle @ Top Be?

Your best Face Angle @ Top depends on your own particular swing mechanics.  A face is usually considered to be neutral (neither open nor closed) when the wrists are not bowed or cupped.  This means the club face should be parallel to the back of the lead forearm.

As a rough rule of thumb, 0° is a closed club face, 90° below horizontal is an open club face, and a neutral face is between 45° and 60° below horizontal for most golfers.

We suggest you determine your own correct Face Angle @ Top by asking an instructor, using video, or analyzing your favorite SkyPro swings - then groove that value.